COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Pike County

Pennsylvania · 27,966 residents · 544.895 sq mi

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The short version

Pike County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,314. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 18,336 residents. Median home value is $117,800.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 32%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,966

−40%vs 2000

vs 46,302 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

51 / sq mi

−40%vs 2000

vs 85 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.9

−9%vs 2000

vs 39.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202461K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,314

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $44,608 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,785

−32%vs 2000

vs $20,315 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.1%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$117,800

+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $117,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$548

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $701 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

83.3%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.8% in 2000

16.7% rent

Afford Score

3.9

+48%vs 2000

vs 2.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic89.8%(41,569)

Black3.1%(1,430)

Hispanic / Latino5%(2,315)

Asian0.6%(283)

Other0%

Diversity Score20.7%(9,566)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.9%(27,377)

Black1.1%(317)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(766)

Asian0.4%(100)

Other0.6%(172)

Diversity Score11.4%(3,189)

Diversity Score

−45%vs 2000

vs 21 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.7%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.2%

−7.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 86.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.3%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.9 min

−23%vs 2000

vs 34.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Pennsylvania?

Pike County, Pennsylvania has about 27,966 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pike County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pike County, Pennsylvania earns about $30,314 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pike County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pike County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike County, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Pike County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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